This national policy statement (NPS) sets out national policy for electricity networks infrastructure. A further five technology-specific NPSs for the energy sector cover: national policy for the energy infrastructure (EN-1) (ISBN 9780108510779); fossil fuel electricity generation (EN-2) (ISBN 9780108510786); renewable electricity infrastructure (EN-3) (ISBN 9780108510793); gas supply infrastructure and gas and oil pipelines (EN-4) (ISBN 9780108510809); and nuclear power generation (EN-6) (ISBN...
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This Review sets out to propose a structure for the funding arrangements for the whole spectrum of health research, with the objective of obtaining the maximum benefit from research success and, where possible, eliminating duplication of effort. The Review found, however, that the UK is at risk of failing to reap the full economic, health and social benefits that the UK's public investment in health research should generate. There is no overarching UK health research strategy to ensure UK...
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Government response to this Review is also available (ISBN 9780101797726)
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"November 2009."
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There is an urgent need for Government to recognise that artificial light in the wrong place or at the wrong time is a pollutant which can harm the natural environment. This report focusses on the loss of the view of the stars, the nuisance caused by badly designed lighting, and the effects of artificial light on nature and ecosystems. The Commission heard evidence that suggests that more light isn't always better in terms of reducing crime or the incidence of road traffic accidents. Millions...
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Dated July 2011
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Dated December 2009. This publication relates to the Equality Bill to be introduced into the House of Lords. A related equality impact assessment is also available (ISBN 9780108508714).
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This version replaces the version presented to the House of Commons on 11 October and to the House of Lords on 5 October 2010. Copies will be provided free of charge to all known recipients of that version
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Dated May 2012. This Code applies to people in police detention on the day The Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (Codes of Practice) (Revision of Codes C, G and H) Order 2012 comes into force and persons in respect of whom an authorisation under section 22 of the Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 has been given after midnight on the day The Counter-Terrorism Act 2008 (Code of Practice for the Video Recording with Sound fo Post-Charge Questioning) Order 2012 comes into force
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Sir Michael Lyons was commissioned to consider the case for changes to the present system of local government funding in England and make recommendations, including on the reform of council tax. The remit was extended to cover questions relating to the function of local government and its future role as well as how it is funded, and also to consider the implications of the Barker (ISBN 0118404857), Eddington (ISBN 0118404873) and Leitch (ISBN 0118404865) reports. His overall conclusions are as...
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"Business plan presented to Parliament pursuant to Schedule 3 of the Energy Act 2004."
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This Review aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of international financing to reduce forest loss and its associated impacts on climate change. It does so with reference to the international debate surrounding the potential for a new global climate change deal in Copenhagen at the end of 2009. Forestry produces around 17 per cent of global emissions, making it the third largest source of greenhouse gas emissions, exceeding the entire global transport sector. Current annual emissions from...
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Dated December 2011
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Dated November 2009. This publication relates to the Equality Bill (HC Bill 5, session 2009-10, ISBN 9780215534330). A related equality impact assessment considers the impact on race, age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation and religion or belief (ISBN 9780108508660).
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The Government reply to this report is published simultaneously (Cm. 7651, ISBN 9780101765121)
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The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 ('the Act') provides for the abolition of the Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) and the establishment of the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). It also provides for the transfer of functions of the Secretary of State under or in connection with Part V of the Police Act 1997 (criminal records) to DBS. Upon its abolition, ISA's current functions under the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 and the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland)...
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"Scheme laid before Parliament under section 11(1) of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Act 1995."
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Dated May 2012. Effective from midnight on the day that The Terrorism Act 2000 (Codes of Practice for the Exercise of Stop and Search Powers) Order 2012 comes into force
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This national policy statement (NPS) sets out national policy for the energy infrastructure. A further five technology-specific NPSs for the energy sector cover: fossil fuel electricity generation (EN-2) (ISBN 9780108510786); renewable electricity generation (both onshore and offshore) (EN-3) (ISBN 9780108510793); gas supply infrastructure and gas and oil pipelines (EN-4) (ISBN 9780108510809); the electricity transmission and distribution network (EN-5) (ISBN 9780108510816); and nuclear power...
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This report provides a summary of the recent contribution of the Department for International Development to delivering the Millenium Development Goals. It includes details by country describing progress made and DFID's contribution. It discusses aims for bilateral and multilateral aid and the statistical information on monies spent
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This draft national policy statement (NPS) sets out national policy for the energy infrastructure. A further five technology-specific NPSs for the energy sector cover: fossil fuel electricity generation (EN-2) (ISBN 9780108508059); renewable electricity generation (both onshore and offshore) (EN-3) (ISBN 9780108508516); gas supply infrastructure and gas and oil pipelines (EN-4) (ISBN 9780108508523); the electricity transmission and distribution network (EN-5) (ISBN 9780108508530); and nuclear...
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Dated November 2012. The Government response to this report is published alongside (Cm. 8474, ISBN 9780101847421). Also available are the first review (2010, ISBN 9780108509476) and Government response (Cm. 7977, ISBN 9780101797726) and the second review (2011, ISBN 9780108511103) and Government response (Cm. 8229, 9780101822923)
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The transition to a low carbon world will transform our whole economy. Lord Stern's landmark Review in 2006 set out the economic case for action on climate change and for investment in a low carbon economy. Recognising that economic necessity, the UK has through the Climate Change Act become the first country in the world to adopt a legally binding target to reduce carbon emissions - by at least 26% by 2020 and by 80% by 2050. Dated March 2009
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Dated . 2011
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Dated March 2007. The main report (ISBN 9780119898545) and an executive summary (ISBN 9780119898552) are available separately, as are two related publications: the Lyons Inquiry Survey (ISBN 9780119898569) and a report of case studies conducted for the inquiry (ISBN 9780119898576)
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Response to the Meeting carbon budgets - 3rd Progress Report - http://hmccc.s3.amazonaws.com/Progress%202011/CCC%20Progress%20Report_Print_Spreads_1.pdf
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This White Paper sets out the UK's transition plan to 2020 for becoming a low carbon country: cutting emissions, maintaining secure energy supply, maximising economic opportunities and protecting the most vulnerable. The plan will deliver emission cuts of 18 per cent on 2008 levels. Key steps include: all government departments to have carbon budgets; 40 per cent of energy from low carbon sources including 30 per cent of energy from renewables; funding of four demonstrations of capturing and...
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The right to privacy and respect for personal property are key principles of the Human Rights Act 1998. Powers of entry, search and seizure should be fully and clearly justified before use because they may significantly interfere with the occupier's privacy. Officers should consider if the necessary objectives can be met by less intrusive means. Powers to search and seize must be used fairly, responsibly, with respect for people who occupy premises being searched or are in charge of property...
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This Regulation was introduced as the benefit for new customers with a health condition or disability from 27 October 2008. At the same time the Work Capability Assessment (WCA) was introduced to assess entitlement to ESA. It is important that the WCA continues to be an up to date accurate assessment of a person's functional capability for work and work related activity.
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This Waste Water National Policy Statement (NPS) will be used by the Infrastructure Planning Commission (IPC) when deciding whether such applications should get the go-ahead. The policy will be applied to large-scale developments, referred to as Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) in the Planning Act 2008. The NPS refers to two projects that may be dealt with by the IPC - the proposed treatment works at Deephams in North East London, and the Thames Tunnel which will carry...
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Dated March 2011. Government response to HC 635, session 2010-11 (ISBN 9780215556134). The draft Marine Policy Statement published July 2010 (ISBN 9780108509155)
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Dated March 2007. The Lyons Inquiry into Local Government commissioned BMG Research to conduct this quantitative survey to explore public attitudes towards local government funding and responsibilities. The Lyons Inquiry final report (ISBN 9780119898545), an executive summary (ISBN 9780119898552) and annexes (ISBN 9780119898583) are available separately, as is a report of case studies conducted for the inquiry (ISBN 9780119898576)
Topics: respondents, tax, local, wave, lyons, bmg, services, council, council tax, pay, local income,...
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Dated July 2009
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Supersedes 2005 edition (ISBN 9780117035997). Also available are: an audio guide to the Act on CD-ROM (2010, ISBN 9780108508073) and a BSL DVD on the provisions of the Act (2010, ISBN 9780108508042)
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Response to the 2nd Progress Report - Meeting Carbon Budgets - ensuring a low carbon recovery - http://downloads.theccc.org.uk.s3.amazonaws.com/0610/CCC-Progress-Report-web-version_3.pdf
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Supersedes list published on 31 August 2005 by the Treasury Solicitor
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